Simply the most versatile 6-in1 single switch communicator!

At conferences the most commonly asked question is “what do you have that’s new?” Well this year it has been very easy to answer that question. The “Smooth Talker” - not only is it a new communication device, but it also introduces new, unique features into a simple communicator that people have never seen before.

When we demonstrate the features of the Smooth Talker peoples’ faces light up… “Wow! This would be great for Suzie” or “Wow what a great idea - why have we not had this before” are some of the more common responses.

Below is a list of the different features – some you will be familiar with, others will be new. A written description is not the best way to illustrate this device, so we have also provided a link to a video that will help to do it justice.

Message Playback: (In all modes the maximum record time is 2 minutes)

Prompt

(without second switch connected)

Sequential

Sequential will play any series of messages in the order that they were recorded. Example: record a series of directions for making pancakes.

Random

Randomly plays a message from any recorded sequence of messages. Example: record the numbers from 1-6 and the device becomes a speaking dice, allowing the user to join in with a group game.

Two Message Functionality:

Choice

Converse

Co-operative conversation mode (Turn Taking)

This mode allows a conversation to take place between two people in a strict to-and-fro order.
Example
Message 1 (George) “Knock knock”
Message 2 (Emily) “Who’s there?”
Message 3 (George) “Isabel”
Message 4 (Emily) “Isabel who?”
Only the main switch will play odd number messages (1,3,5…) then only the second switch will play even number messages (2,4,6…) When it is not a users turn their switch will not do anything, therefore a user cannot talk out of turn and must wait for the other user to speak their message.

Prompt

(with second switch connected) Auditory scan training.

This mode allows for the user or caregiver to step through a series of pre-recorded messages and then select the appropriate one. The external switch acts as the “Prompt” and speaks each possible message in a hushed tone. When the user hears the correct prompt he selects the main switch and the message is re-played in the normal sound volume. Example: in a restaurant the recorded messages could be hamburger, pizza, ice cream and hot dog. The user/caregiver steps through the choices, and then the user selects their choice of what they would like to eat.

Smooth Talker also comes with built-in wireless technology ready to use with Simply Works toy controllers (it-Control Lite and it-Control)

Use Smooth Talker with an additional external switch (wired switch or it-Switch) to give:

• Auditory scanning
• Two switch message choice
• Co-operative mode
• Remote switch control

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